Chapter 8 Intro Activity Re-read pages 82-83. In this section of chapter 8, Jenna and her mother discuss the possibility of the police being able to track the owner of the gun through gun registration records. Since gun control is an issue that affects everyone’s emotions in powerful ways, where or how do you stand on the issue ? Write a paragraph giving your opinion of current gun laws. If you are not sure of the gun laws, describe your beliefs of what,if any, rules should apply to gun ownership.
Assignment:
- Complete Ch. 8 Guided review (homework if not completed in class)
- Read Ch. 9
- Mid novel Study Guide in preparation for exam on FRIDAY, 10/22/10
Introduction Once you have completed and turned in your Bildungsroman personal time line project, you should grab a copy of the novel Swallowing Stones from the back of the room. Be sure to sign it out by writing your name and the book number on the sign out sheet. Before you begin the novel, I would like you to consider the following question and prepare a written response. What would you do if you knew your best friend was responsible for the accidental death of another human being and only you knew it? Would you protect them out of loyalty or persuade them to step forward and tell what they have done? Explain what you would do if faced with this situation. Write at least a one paragraph response answering the questions and explaining your reasons. Due: Tomorrow 10/5/2010Bildungsroman Personal TimelineClick for the assignment details and directions. [[file/view/Bildungsroman timeline project.docx|Bildungsroman timeline project.docx]]English 9 Syllabus [[file/view/English 9-Syllabus.docx|English 9-Syllabus.docx]]
Swallowing Stones Novel
Chapter 8 Intro Activity
Re-read pages 82-83. In this section of chapter 8, Jenna and her mother discuss the possibility of the police being able to track the owner of the gun through gun registration records. Since gun control is an issue that affects everyone’s emotions in powerful ways, where or how do you stand on the issue ? Write a paragraph giving your opinion of current gun laws. If you are not sure of the gun laws, describe your beliefs of what,if any, rules should apply to gun ownership.
Assignment:
- Complete Ch. 8 Guided review (homework if not completed in class)
- Read Ch. 9
- Mid novel Study Guide in preparation for exam on FRIDAY, 10/22/10
Swallowing Stones Study Guides
Grieving and Loss
Swallowing Stones
IntroductionOnce you have completed and turned in your Bildungsroman personal time line project, you should grab a copy of the novel Swallowing Stones from the back of the room. Be sure to sign it out by writing your name and the book number on the sign out sheet. Before you begin the novel, I would like you to consider the following question and prepare a written response. What would you do if you knew your best friend was responsible for the accidental death of another human being and only you knew it? Would you protect them out of loyalty or persuade them to step forward and tell what they have done? Explain what you would do if faced with this situation. Write at least a one paragraph response answering the questions and explaining your reasons. Due: Tomorrow 10/5/2010Bildungsroman Personal TimelineClick for the assignment details and directions.